Tyrant tells the story of an unassuming American family - Barry, Molly and their kids - drawn into the workings of a turbulent Middle East nation.

Tyrant is from Homeland executive producers Howard Gordon and Gideon Raff and Six Feet Under alum Craig Wright. It is created by Raff, developed by Gordon and Wright and to be directed by David Yates. The Fox 21-produced project, which will film the pilot in Morocco, has a big commitment at FX and is expected to go to series.

Season 01 , Episode 01 - “Pilot”Barry Al-Fayeed is a California pediatrician who also happens to be the second son of a Middle Eastern dictator. Barry reluctantly agrees to return home with his American family for his nephew's wedding. Events thrust him into the complex and turbulent growing pains of a nation straining to break free from dictatorial rule.

Season 01 , Episode 03 - “My Brother’s Keeper”Barry's decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotions; the discovery of new evidence in connection to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers.

Season 01 , Episode 03 - “My Brother’s Keeper”Barry's decision to stay in Abbudin is met with mixed emotions; the discovery of new evidence in connection to the attempted murder of Jamal threatens to drive a wedge between the two brothers.